Howard
Community Connection NewsletterCommencement
Edition

Hello
neighbors and congratulations to the Class of 2016! This Saturday,
Howard University will celebrate academic excellence as more than
2,000 students take the legendary Long Walk on Howard's campus. Check
out the latest updates about Commencement Convocation here.

Commencement 2016 Broadcasts

Live Stream

The 148th Commencement Convocation will be live streamed on Howard.edu,
whut.org
and whur.com on
Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 9:30 a.m.

WHUT
Television Broadcast

WHUT will broadcast the Commencement Convocation LIVE
beginning with the pre-show at 9:30 a.m., followed by the main
Commencement program at 10:00 am, on Saturday, May 7, 2016.

The program will re-air on Sunday, May 8 at 7:30 am.

WHUR
Radio Broadcast

Tune into the radio broadcast of the Commencement Convocation
at WHUR 96.3 FM.

The
Georgia Avenue Dedicated Bus Lanes were activated on Monday,
April 11, 2016 along Georgia Avenue NW from Barry Place to
Florida Avenue. The dedicated bus lanes will be in effect
Monday – Saturday between the hours of 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Only the following vehicles are allowed to use the dedicated bus
lanes during this timeframe: Transit buses, tour buses,
charter buses, and school buses • Taxicabs that are in active
passenger service • Bicycles (does not include pedicabs) •
Paratransit service vehicles • Authorized emergency vehicles •
Vehicles making a turn at an intersection or driveway within 40
ft. of turn (A vehicle may enter a designated bus lane within
forty feet (40 ft.) of an intersection or driveway, to make a
turn at that intersection or driveway.)

The Office of Off-Campus Housing and Community
Engagement (OCHCE) and the Howard University Community
Association (HUCA) in conjunction with the students of the
Student National Pharmaceutical Association- Howard University
College of Pharmacy Chapter, held a Health Fair at the LeDroit
Park Seniors Apartment. This event was held on Thursday,
March 24. Over 35+ LeDroit Park residents attended and
participated in the numerous health screenings and health
education information sessions. The information sessions
focused on health related issues such as hypertension, diabetes,
and drug education for the elderly population. Pharmacy
students and staff were interested in making this an annual event
and teaming up with students from other health science schools
and colleges to bring similar services to seniors and families in
the area.

To
ensure the health and public safety of the university community and
preserve the integrity of the grounds, dogs or other pets are not
allowed on Howard properties, with the exception of Service
Animals.

Dogs and other pets that are brought onto university property must
be restrained by a leash or otherwise under the direct control of a
responsible person. Please keep animals away from water fountains,
ponds and decorative structures. Animal waste and other messes
caused by a pet must be immediately cleaned up and properly
disposed of by the pet owner. Individuals bringing an animal to
campus assume the financial responsibility for damages to property
or injury to other individuals caused by their pet. Thank you
for your support in maintaining a healthy university environment!

2016 Housing Fair

The Office of Off-Campus Housing and Community Engagement (OCHCE)
2016 Housing Fair was held on Wednesday, April 13 in the Armour J.
Blackburn Center. The Howard University community’s
overwhelming support made the event a tremendous success.
Over 500 students, staff, faculty and community members attended
the event. There were 32 vendors including 5 sponsors
present. Over 20 give-away prizes totally over $1800 were
awarded to students, staff, faculty and community members.

DID
YOU KNOW?

Traditionally,
Howard's commencement convocation is held on the main yard of the
campus. Within the yard lies a pathway known as "The Long
Walk." Originally, the pathway connected Greene Stadium and
Founders Library. At Howard, "The Long Walk" represents the
pathway to academic excellence and the struggle to achieve against all
odds. It also represents the transformation of students into civic
leaders and global citizens while taking "the walk,"
characteristic of a Howard graduate. For that reason, Howard Bison
regard the main yard as sacred. Students often avoid walking on the
grass, based on the superstition that walking on the grass will prevent
you from graduating.